Federal Judge Orders Reinstatement of NLRB Chair Gwynne Wilcox, Criticizes Trump’s Unlawful Removal Attempts
WASHINGTON — In a significant judicial order, U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell has commanded the reinstatement of Gwynne Wilcox as chair of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), criticizing the removal process led by President Donald Trump. The ruling came after Wilcox challenged her dismissal in court, arguing it was not in line with the legal requirements specified under the National Labor Relations Act. Wilcox, whose sudden dismissal occurred via an unexpected late-night email, argued that her removal was in violation of the act that stipulates board members can only be dismissed due to negligence … Read more